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3398 Ridgeview Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (10:00 AM - June 22, 2018)

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Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $4500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There is significant plaster damage due to chemical burns / long plaster life. Recommend re plaster in 1 - 24 months.

Currently with the cracking repair present and the plaster in overall poor condition , I would recommend considering re plaster as an option in the next 1 - 48 months.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$705

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
Estimated Repairs ($555)
Additional Mastic Repairs

Some concrete decking popping.
Additional Tile Notes

Minimal calcium build up present.

Water Quality Condition: Good $155

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
0 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water loss (calcium hardness) is not present, and cyanuric acid is also high indicating a positive condition.

The water can be adjusted as well as phosphate treatments to help eliminate any algae growth ($155).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $176

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

New skimmer.

Main drains are VGBA compliant size covers, however approx age is older than 7 years and will need replacement ($88 each).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Racer LE
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Like new unit with LED built into unit.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Could not find.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Spa Light Condition: $

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear Model / Leslies OEM
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element ($355), pressure gauge, tank o ring, union o rings replacement very soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Variable Speed Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working pump with no issues currently. Slightly hot pump motor, older pump, older motor, newer electronic display. (Very common issue for this pump, recommend purchasing an additional control module ($180-240) for this pump as it often lasts 3 - 7 years. Current display is like new.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer and board are in working condition with no issues present at this time other than non GFCI plugs and breakers.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$755

Overall Details

Some of the valving is nearly new, recommend UV painting this pad to ensure long lasting plastics life ($155)

The ball valves installed all have their handled broken, recommend removing this bad standard and installing correct Jandy Valves in their place for proper operation - as well as additional check valves etc ($455-755)

Some of the plumbing is older, Jandy 3 way valves should be serviced ($255).


Younger than 7 years, does not require service at this time.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Good		 Notes

Newer plumbing view.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Bad Ball Valves. Should be replaced to allow proper operation.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Recommend removing this booster at some point and installing valving to accomplish this same result minus a PUMP!
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Older check valve, needs service.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6741Est. Totals

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